Bernard Davis

Bernard Davis was born on November 12, 1944, in Denver Colorado, to the late Evan and Bertha Leona Henry Davis. He was one of nine siblings.

Bernie married Cary Ann Lollar (mother of his children) in 1963 in Roswell New Mexico. During this next decade of his life he worked in many different capacities in the grocery business and was transferred several times through these years between New Mexico and Texas. He loved fast cars and drag racing...

In 1974 he settled his family in Phoenix Arizona. Here he was very engaged with his children, whether it be setting up the garage to accommodate his son’s band practice, or taking his daughter and 14 of her friends to the skating rink, or taking his kids and their friends out on the boat. In the early 1980s he established, owned and operated a couple of videos stores. This was a fulfilling venture for him through most of the 80s.

He was able to walk his daughter down the aisle when she married the love of her life. When asked “who gives this woman to be married to this man?,” he responded, her grandmother and I. He then leaned in and whispered to the groom “And you can’t give her back.”

In 1992 he was transferred by his employer, McLane Company, to Temple, Texas, where he met his beloved wife Barbara. He then spent the next 25 years enjoying his life with his wife, his dogs, cars, trucks, and Harleys. He had a passion for riding his Harley‘s with his friends and family. Especially at 100mph, down a country road, with his wife or daughter on the back.

Bernie retired in 2016 from a long and fulfilling career as a buyer with McLane Company.

Bernie enjoyed life… He was a very loving and supportive husband and father. He was always present, engaging and available, and always there for his kids and grandkids.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Hines, son, Jerry Davis, daughter, Stephanie Rushford and husband Mark, 4 Grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and his 3 dogs.

He is also survived by his sisters Anita Smith, and Jean Hooper and husband Ed.

A funeral service will not be held at this time. A future date will be appointed for a private family service.

Rest in peace Beloved, husband, father, brother until we meet again.